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Background <p>The healthcare sector is facing a&#xa0;shortage of skilled workers, which is compounded by high sickness rates and early retirement among nursing professionals; thus, the health and health behavior of employees in the care sector are becoming increasingly important. One aspect in this context is tobacco consumption of nursing professionals, as this group exhibits a&#xa0;high smoking prevalence. The present study examines why nursing professionals smoke and which working conditions influence their smoking behavior.</p> Methods <p>Ten qualitative interviews were conducted with nursing professionals who were working in inpatient care at a&#xa0;hospital and regularly used tobacco during their working hours. The interviews were analyzed using qualitative content analysis according to Kuckartz by applying deductive–inductive categories.</p> Results <p>The smoking behavior of nursing professionals in hospitals is influenced by various reasons or motives of the smokers, as well as workplace-specific factors such as high workload, time pressure, and interpersonal conflicts. Additionally, smoking in the workplace context is often ritualized, serves as an opportunity for social interaction, and represents a&#xa0;legitimized means of taking breaks.</p> Conclusion <p>The smoking behavior of nurses in hospitals is influenced by individual motivations, workplace conditions, and social dynamics. The results help to understand the reasons why nurses smoke and can provide a&#xa0;basis for further research and the development of health-promoting programs in the workplace.</p>

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„Auf der Arbeit schmeckt es immer“ – Gründe für das Rauchen von Pflegefachkräften im Krankenhaus: Ergebnisse einer qualitativen Studie

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    2025年6月6日

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  • Tatjana Gassen,
  • Helle Bethke,
  • Anastasja Gross,
  • Sophia Goltz,
  • Jana Purnhagen,
  • Henning Schmidt-Semisch,
  • Benjamin Schüz

摘要

Background

The healthcare sector is facing a shortage of skilled workers, which is compounded by high sickness rates and early retirement among nursing professionals; thus, the health and health behavior of employees in the care sector are becoming increasingly important. One aspect in this context is tobacco consumption of nursing professionals, as this group exhibits a high smoking prevalence. The present study examines why nursing professionals smoke and which working conditions influence their smoking behavior.

Methods

Ten qualitative interviews were conducted with nursing professionals who were working in inpatient care at a hospital and regularly used tobacco during their working hours. The interviews were analyzed using qualitative content analysis according to Kuckartz by applying deductive–inductive categories.

Results

The smoking behavior of nursing professionals in hospitals is influenced by various reasons or motives of the smokers, as well as workplace-specific factors such as high workload, time pressure, and interpersonal conflicts. Additionally, smoking in the workplace context is often ritualized, serves as an opportunity for social interaction, and represents a legitimized means of taking breaks.

Conclusion

The smoking behavior of nurses in hospitals is influenced by individual motivations, workplace conditions, and social dynamics. The results help to understand the reasons why nurses smoke and can provide a basis for further research and the development of health-promoting programs in the workplace.